
Mike Hall
Mike has over 25 years of experience in journalism, including writing on a range of sports throughout that time, such as golf, football and cricket. Now a freelance staff writer for Golf Monthly, he is dedicated to covering the game's most newsworthy stories.
He has written hundreds of articles on the game, from features offering insights into how members of the public can play some of the world's most revered courses, to breaking news stories affecting everything from the PGA Tour and LIV Golf to developmental Tours and the amateur game.
Mike grew up in East Yorkshire and began his career in journalism in 1997. He then moved to London in 2003 as his career flourished, and nowadays resides in New Brunswick, Canada, where he and his wife raise their young family less than a mile from his local course.
Kevin Cook’s acclaimed 2007 biography, Tommy’s Honour, about golf’s founding father and son, remains one of his all-time favourite sports books.
Latest articles by Mike Hall
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Does Ryder Cup Team USA Really Need An Inquest?
Team USA doesn't need an inquest into its Ryder Cup defeat. Here's why
By Mike Hall Published
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Two More Years? Luke Donald Responds To Calls To Stay On As European Ryder Cup Captain
The Englishman led Team Europe to victory at Bethpage Black, and there are already calls for him to stay on for a third edition of the match
By Mike Hall Published
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What Every Player Shot In The Ryder Cup Sunday Singles
A dramatic final day of the 45th Ryder Cup saw the US stage a remarkable comeback, only to narrowly miss out on the title to the Europeans. Here's what every player shot in the Sunday singles
By Mike Hall Published
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Keegan Bradley Insists Ryder Cup Envelope Rule 'Has To Change' After Harris English Forced To Sit Out Sunday Singles
US Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley believes the rule that saw Harris English sit out the Sunday singles session needs to change before the next edition
By Mike Hall Published
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Shocking Clip Emerges Of Fan Throwing Beer At Rory McIlroy And Wife
A video clip has emerged showing a drink being thrown at the Team Europe star and Erica Stoll during the Saturday afternoon four-ball session
By Mike Hall Published
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Keegan Bradley Questions ‘Strange’ Ryder Cup Envelope Rule After Hovland WD
The US captain faced the awkward task of telling Harris English he was missing the final session after Team Europe's Viktor Hovland withdrew
By Mike Hall Published
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Ted Scott Apologizes To Francesco Molinari After ‘Heated’ Ryder Cup Incident
Scottie Scheffler's caddie has buried the hatchet with the Team Europe vice-captain in a video posted on his Instagram page
By Mike Hall Published
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Ryder Cup Increases Security Amid Fan Disorder As Shane Lowry Held Back Over Crowd Dispute
The PGA of America has confirmed security was stepped up in all four matches of the Saturday afternoon four-ball
By Mike Hall Published
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Which Golfers Are Playing In All Five Sessions At The 2025 Ryder Cup?
Three players on each team are guaranteed to play in all five sessions of the Bethpage Black match
By Mike Hall Published
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Which Golfers Are Only Playing Two Sessions At The Ryder Cup?
The confirmation of the Saturday afternoon four-ball pairings means we know who will only play two sessions at Bethpage. Here are the details
By Mike Hall Published
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Viktor Hovland Explains Neck Injury That Forced Withdrawal From Ryder Cup Saturday Four-Ball Session
The Norwegian has sustained a neck injury, meaning he missed Saturday's four-ball session, with Tyrrell Hatton his replacement
By Mike Hall Published
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Heated Moment As Rory McIlroy Tells Crowd To 'Shut The **** Up' In Ryder Cup Foursomes Win
The Ryder Cup star responded to the fans during his Saturday morning foursomes win alongside Tommy Fleetwood
By Mike Hall Published
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'The Most Uncomfortable Thing I Ever Had To Do' - The Little-Known Ryder Cup Envelope Rule
An obscure rule has been in place since the 1979 edition of the biennial match. Here are the details
By Mike Hall Published
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How Many Points Every Golfer Scored On Day One Of The 2025 Ryder Cup
The opening day of the 2025 Ryder Cup produced a captivating two sessions. Here’s how many points every player won
By Mike Hall Published
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Ryder Cup FAQs - Key Things To Know About The Match
The Ryder Cup is golf’s biggest team contest. Here are the answers to some of the biggest questions about the match
By Mike Hall Published
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PGA Tour Winner Jake Knapp's Girlfriend Makena White Dies Aged 28
The sad news was announced by a friend on Instagram
By Mike Hall Published
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What Every Pairing Shot In The Ryder Cup Morning Foursomes
The Europeans stunned the Americans in the first session of the Ryder Cup, but what did each pairing shoot?
By Mike Hall Published
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How Much It Costs To Play Bethpage Black
Bethpage Black is one of the most famous and notorious public courses in the US, but how much is a round?
By Mike Hall Published
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How Many Fans Are There At The Ryder Cup?
The 2025 Ryder Cup comes from Bethpage Black for the first time, but how many fans are in attendance?
By Mike Hall Published
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Which Players Are Sitting Out The Opening Ryder Cup Session?
The Friday morning foursomes pairings have been confirmed, but for four players on each team, their chance at the Bethpage Black match will need to wait
By Mike Hall Published
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12 Potential Ryder Cup Players Of The Future
We take a look at some of the players likely to have a big future in the Ryder Cup in the coming years
By Mike Hall Published
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$18 For A Michelob Ultra? Will Ryder Cup Beer Prices Dampen Bethpage Black Atmosphere?
Could the prices for beer on site at the Ryder Cup dampen one of the most raucous atmospheres in sport?
By Mike Hall Published
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When Are The Ryder Cup Friday Morning Foursomes Pairings Announced?
The opening session sees the two teams compete in four matches of foursomes, but when will the pairings be announced?
By Mike Hall Published
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Throwback: When Rory McIlroy Dismissed The Ryder Cup As An 'Exhibition'... And What He Now Thinks Of Those 'Naive' Comments
The Team Europe superstar wasn't always as enamored with the Ryder Cup as he is nowadays, as an infamous quote ahead of his debut proves
By Mike Hall Published